HP 6710b Service Manual

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Fan
Description
Spare part number
Fan
443917-001
Before removing the fan, follow these steps:
1
.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2
.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3
.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4
.
Remove the battery (see 
5
.
Release the keyboard (see 
).
6
.
Remove the switch cover (see 
).
Remove the fan:
1
.
Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
NOTE:
The illustration below shows the fan removal steps for the HP Compaq 6715 computer
model. The fan cable on the HP Compaq 6710 computer model is in a different location, but the
disconnection steps are the same.
2
.
Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 captive screw (2) that secures the fan to the computer.
3
.
Remove the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw (3) that secures the fan to the computer.
4
.
Remove the fan (4).
Reverse this procedure to install the fan.
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